JOB DESCRIPTION

The Provisioning Virtual Engineer is responsible for infrastructure tasks including provisioning hypervisors, connectivity issues, upgrades, and day-to-day issues and audits. Design, build, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot complex VMware environments. Ensure utilization of proper change management procedures regarding the installation and testing of all upgrades and enhancements for VMware infrastructure. Troubleshoot problems and take corrective action on a timely and effective basis. Provide technical support to internal and external users. Due to the 24X7 operations of the business, must be able to work a flexible work schedule, may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

CERTIFICATIONS

The following certifications preferred: CCIA, CCEE, CCEA, CCA, VCP, MCSE/MCITP, ESXi

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

·       Work on appropriate level infrastructure tasks and tickets in the queue to plan, implement, and support virtual infrastructures.

·       Stays current with emerging technologies related to respective technology domain.

·       Exercise good judgment in decision making during Sales to Support transition to deliver FANATICAL results.

·       Create great first impression Fanatical Support experience by serving customers and setting the correct expectation.

·       Ability to lead the VMware team in the absence of an immediate frontline manager.

·       Excellentabilitytohandlemultipletasksandprioritizeworktomaintainrequiredproductivitylevels.

·       Excellentproblem-solvingabilities,coupledwith a desiretotakeon responsibility.

·       Possessesadvancedwrittenandverbalcommunication.

·       Intermediate Knowledge of ESXi, VCenter and vSphere, HA (High Availability), DRS, Affinity rule, VMotion, OVA/OVF, SRM, VSS (VSwitch)

·       Develops internal wikis and procedures for relevant technology domain.

·       Provides primary interface between the client and project manager for basic to intermediate projects.

·       Gathers data for reporting and analysis and works appropriate tickets in queue.

·       Acts as the primary interface for the client or project manager for basic to intermediate projects.

·       Understanding of storage best practices for SAN and NAS, Windows and Linux operation systems, File systems, SQL, MySQL, Oracle, and Exchange.

·       Implement large, complex enterprise-class solutions using Citrix, Microsoft, and VMware technologies.

·       Ensure the control, integrity, and accessibility of the VMware environment for the enterprise.

·       Perform regular checks of system components for errors and application of necessary corrective action.

·       Basic knowledge of Microsoft platforms and technologies including IIS and SQL Server.

·       Basic operating systems knowledge (Windows and Linux)

·       Basic network administration skills. Basic working knowledge of fiber channel SANS.

·       Basic working knowledge of NFS

Education

·       Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, or a related field

·       5+ years of additional related experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

Experience Required

·       5+ years of technical engineering and administration experience

·       A minimum of 2-3 year of experience

·       Technical customer support experience in a cloud hosting/technology environment Physical Demands

·       May require long periods sitting and viewing a computer monitor.

·       May require work on non-traditional shifts.

·       Schedule flexibility to include working weekends and/or evenings and holidays as required by the business for 24/7 operations.